Sickels Dam
Key Takeaway
Sickels Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 457 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03798 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Jeff Sickels
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sickels Dam?
Sickels Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sickels Dam?
Sickels Dam is owned by Jeff Sickels (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sickels Dam built?
Sickels Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Sickels Dam?
Sickels Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sickels Dam?
Sickels Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.